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Scott Sommer (February 20, 1951 – November 18, 1993) was an American author. [1] He graduated from Columbia High School (1969) and Ohio Wesleyan University (1973). Sommer was the author of four novels and one collection of short stories.

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He was the screenwriter of the film CrissCross starring Goldie Hawn. His novel Nearing's Grace was made into the 2005 feature film Nearing Grace . [2] He appeared as an extra in Crossing Delancey and Knots Landing .

The Writer's Voice offered the "Scott Sommer Fiction Award" annually until 1999. The winner received $1,000 and a special reading.

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